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UET 233K

1971 Volkswagen 1600

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

58,399 mi
Last recorded58,399 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 160052,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUET 233K
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 58,399 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 58,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Seel has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 58,375 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 58,364 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 58,364 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 58,364 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 585,314 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 585,314 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 May 2012 58,302 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 58,298 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 58,271 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,262 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 58,262 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 58,228 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 58,045 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 55,382 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 55,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1600?

Based on 3,410 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
position lamp(s) not working 119
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Headlamp aim too low 96
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UET 233K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600 in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 52,302 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1600 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 203 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UET 233K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UET 233K registered?

UET 233K is a 1971 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is UET 233K safe to buy?

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